Audio Guide of Worcester Cathedral

The cathedral is open daily from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. No booking is required for individual visits, but it is recommended to check special religious service times on its official website.

Admission is free, but a suggested donation of £5 per adult is requested to help with maintenance. Guided tours have an additional cost (£10 per person).

It is recommended to allow between 1.5 and 2 hours to explore the interior, the medieval cloister, and the chapels. If you include the museum or the tower (limited access), add another 45 minutes.

Founded in AD 680, it is famous for the tomb of King John (of Magna Carta fame), Norman architecture, and its boys' choir, one of the oldest in the world. It survived the English Civil War and the Dissolution of the Monasteries.

Avoid Sunday mornings (religious services) and July-August (more tourists). The best times are on weekdays before 11:00 AM or after 3:00 PM. Spring and autumn offer fewer crowds.

It has ramps, a lift to access the main nave, and accessible toilets, but some historic areas such as the crypt and the upper choir have limited access. More details are available in its accessibility guide.

Just a few minutes' walk away are The Commandery Museum (Civil War history), Tudor House Museum, and walks along the River Severn. See the tourist map at visitworcester.com.

Wear comfortable shoes (uneven floors), check the organ music schedule (Fridays at 1:15 PM), and visit the café overlooking the cloister. Do not miss the 14th-century stained glass in St John's Chapel.